Isopropylmethylcyclohexane

INCI: ISOPROPYLMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — likely p-menthane isomer (verify CAS against CosIng)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance — no CFR prohibition identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Hydrocarbon fragrance with insufficient publicly available toxicological data for CPSR-grade assessment; typical concerns include skin defatting at high concentrations. Requires supplier SDS and RIFM data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropylmethylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?

Hydrocarbon fragrance with insufficient publicly available toxicological data for CPSR-grade assessment; typical concerns include skin defatting at high concentrations. Requires supplier SDS and RIFM data. The EU classifies Isopropylmethylcyclohexane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropylmethylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?

Isopropylmethylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropylmethylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?

Isopropylmethylcyclohexane functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — likely p-menthane isomer (verify CAS against CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropylmethylcyclohexane?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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